LATEST INJURIES
2B Matt McLain
Injury: Left hamstring tightness
Expected return: TBD
Status: McLain was held out of the lineup in San Francisco for the fourth straight day, but tested his hamstring running on the field pregame. (Last updated: April 7)
C Tyler Stephenson
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: March 26 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April or May
Status: Manager Terry Francona said Stephenson came out of his MRI on April 7 "really excited." Stephenson will be "more aggressive rotationally" and begin resuming baseball activities. (Last updated: April 7) More >>
LHP Andrew Abbott
Injury: Left shoulder
IL date: March 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April
Status: On a rehab assignment, Abbott threw 92 pitches and came out feeling good. Abbott will throw a bullpen session on April 8 with Triple-A Louisville. (Last updated: April 7) More >>
RHP Alexis Díaz
Injury: Left hamstring inflammation
IL date: March 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April
Status: Díaz pitched on April 6 at Omaha and will get at least two more outings for the affiliate -- likely on back-to-back days -- in the coming week. (Last updated: April 7) More >>
OF Austin Hays
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: March 26 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April 11
Status: "Had another good day" per manager Terry Francona, and will report to Triple-A Louisville and hopefully get in game action on April 10. Started hitting in the cage and throwing on April 5. (Last updated: April 7)
RHP Rhett Lowder (No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Right elbow discomfort
IL date: March 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: May
Status: Lowder's throwing program in Goodyear, Ariz., has advanced to working from the mound in bullpen sessions. (Last updated: March 29)
INF Cam Collier (No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Left thumb
Status: Diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb on March 2. Surgery scheduled for March 13; he'll miss 4-6 weeks. (Last updated: March 9)
RHP Julian Aguiar
Injury: Torn UCL
IL date: Feb. 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Aguiar underwent Tommy John surgery, which was performed by Dr. Keith Meister, on Oct. 11, 2024. (Last updated: Feb. 6)
LHP Brandon Williamson
Injury: Torn UCL
Expected return: Likely 2026
Status: Williamson, who spent much of 2024 coming back from a shoulder injury, appeared in four big league games (three starts) before he tore his UCL on Sept. 17, requiring Tommy John surgery. (Last updated: Feb. 6)
LATEST NEWS
March 31
• Traded OF Stuart Fairchild to the Braves for cash considerations
March 27
• OF Stuart Fairchild was designated for assignment
March 26
• OF Austin Hays (left calf strain) and C/1B Tyler Stephenson (left oblique strain) placed on 10-day IL, retroactive to March 24
• LHP Andrew Abbott (left shoulder strain), RHP Alexis Díaz (left hamstring strain), RHP Rhett Lowder (right elbow discomfort) placed on 15-day IL, retroactive to March 24
• LHP Brandon Williamson (left UCL surgery) placed on 60-day IL
• C Austin Wynns: Contract selected
